AROUND WEST AUGUSTINE: Sign up for dinner and a show, 'Five Guys Named Moe'

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Apr 3, 2018 at 2:01 AMApr 3, 2018 at 6:29 AM

St. Paul AME Church is hosting an afternoon of great entertainment and fellowship with a trip to Alhambra Dinner Theater in Jacksonville on April 4. The cost is $60 per person and includes transportation by bus, dinner and a matinee performance of the musical “Five Guys Named Moe.” The bus will leave St. Paul at 11 a.m. and return by 4 p.m. “Five Guys Named Moe” tells the story of Nomax, a broke, newly single guy singing the blues late into the night. Suddenly, five unexpected friends – Big Moe, Four-Eyed Moe, Eat Moe, No Moe and Little Moe emerge from his radio to ease his broken heart. Only 20 seats are available. Contact Joann Johnson at 904-669-4033 by leaving a message.

• The Hastings Democratic Club normally holds its monthly meetings on the first Thursday of each month at Gethsemane Church, 317 Daniels St., Hastings, beginning at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact President Carol Holtz at 386-546-1997.

Every Friday is “Grown Folks Friday” at American Legion Post No. 194. Come out from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. for a live DJ, food and socializing, all with no cover charge. Come see for yourself, any Friday night, every Friday night. Call 904-829-8189 for more information on this and other upcoming events.

American Legion Post 194 is located at 1029 West Pearl St. Septimus Conner is post commander.

• You are invited to a Mental Health First Aid Class for all family members and friends. Mental Health First Aid teaches about recovery and resiliency – the belief that individuals experiencing these challenges can and do get better, and use their strengths to stay well. In this class, you will learn risk factors, addiction concerns, warning signs for mental health, strategies for crisis and non-crisis situations, and where to turn for help. The cost is $20 which includes lunch. The class begins Saturday at 8 a.m. and continues until 4:30 p.m. at St. Cyprian's Mission House, 130 MLK Ave. For more information, contact Judy Johnson at 573-803-7892 or email judy2012johnson@gmail.com.

• The West Augustine CRA Steering Committee will host its monthly meeting on April 9 at the Collier Blocker Puryear Park, 10 North Holmes Blvd. The committee serves as a liaison between West Augustine residents and county government. Residents are encouraged to attend these meetings. The sole purpose of the steering committee is to represent you, working towards improvements within our community. Come out and have some input pertaining to the community of West Augustine. Make your voice heard.

• The 2018 Street Light Program for all middle-school and high-school students is open on select Fridays through July at the Solomon Calhoun Community Center, 1300 Duval St. from 7-10 p.m. There is no charge for students to participate. School ID is required for admission. Dates currently scheduled include April 13 and April 27; May 11 and May 25; June 1 and and June 15; and July 13. Activities include music, dancing, basketball and socializing. The program is sponsored and supervised by the St. Paul AME Church Men’s Ministry (Sons of Allen) and the St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department. The program seeks sponsors for financial support to continue to run the program at a positive level. We are seeking individuals and/or groups to Sponsor-A-Program Night. This sponsorship will provide 40-60 teens a night of recreation and food. For more information about the Street Light Program or sponsorship, call 904-829-3918 or email coordinator James Allen Jr. at allen443@bellsouth.net.

Events listed in the West Augustine community column are open to all residents of St. Johns County. The deadline to submit information is 7 p.m. on Fridays. To contact Linda Y. Murray, email lindaymurray@yahoo.com.

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